Occupational Therapy (pre-reg) repayment

Im self funding my pre-reg course and some people had informed me that we don't need to repay student loans if we end up working as an occupational therapist (only the tuition fee doesn't need to be repayed)? Is this true, or does anyone have any more info on this?
Ive looked this up and theres nothing about it online, other than wales having a bursary if you work as an occupational therapist for 2 years or 18 months (in wales). Im from England, it doesnt seem to mention needing to study in wales and only needing to work there as an OT to be eligible for this - does anyone have any info on this aswell?

It would be a shame if I sacrificed my own money if the loans are able to be wiped or can be funded in a different way.

The NHS Wales Bursary pays your tuition fees but you have to study the course in Wales and then commit to working there for 2 years once qualified. There is no scheme for wiping the student loan in England (or elsewhere). If you study at a uni in England and are eligible for student finance, then you would be able to apply to the NHS Learning Support Fund for the annual training grant of £5k per year plus reimbursement of placement expenses, etc.
Why did you decide to self fund?

The NHS Wales Bursary pays your tuition fees but you have to study the course in Wales and then commit to working there for 2 years once qualified. There is no scheme for wiping the student loan in England (or elsewhere). If you study at a uni in England and are eligible for student finance, then you would be able to apply to the NHS Learning Support Fund for the annual training grant of £5k per year plus reimbursement of placement expenses, etc.
Why did you decide to self fund?

Only you can do the maths. If you can afford without the student funding loan why take it? Suggest you discuss with your university finance team who can advise better. But two questions- have you started the course? Not sure you can apply retrospectively. Also can you get nhs bursary without student finance? The loans are really a graduate tax which as an OT you will never repay, so other than the extra 10 years you won’t pay more per month?

I can afford it but I would have sum of money by the end of the course that I can use as savings, I would be working the entire 2 years part time but that would only allow me to maintain what I have right now. I already have to pay thousands towards student loan every year once I reach the thresholds. I would pay roughly 20 pounds more than I would on only my plan 2 loan bcos of the threshold change, and yes another 10 years. Also might very slightly affect mortgage rates bcos I will be paying more for longer.
I have started my course, but we have just finished the induction and we are starting next week with actual lessons. I know we can apply 9 months after the course has started but its just about if I receive the money in time. I have already paid for this term from my own pocket but this is what I either need to be cancelled before Jan or refunded if my loan is in place.